About the role:

As our School Cleaner, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will be cleaning the school to a high standard for our children and young people and storing all cleaning materials safely at the end of the duty period in the appropriate storage facility

About you:

Ideally, for this role, we are looking for someone who has experience of working within a school and has a passion for cleaning. You will be a hardworking individual with a flexible can-do attitude and have an organised approach. You will have a good eye for detail, as you will be reporting damage, faults and repairs to the maintenance team. Above all, we are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to our young people’s lives and by presenting their school in the best possible way.

Why work for us?

• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement
• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
• continued professional development and training
• contributions to your pension
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:    

• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• life insurance
• cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• birthday treats
• long service and employee of the month awards
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
• optional flu jab

About us:

Fernways School, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school in Surrey, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We provide a safe learning environment for pupils living with autism (ASC) and associated learning needs.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.